8th Annual Jeanne LaDuke Lecture Series

DePaul University cordially invites the university and Chicago communities to attend the 8^th Annual Jeanne LaDuke Women in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Lecture Series

 

Monday, October 15

6:00 pm

“Artful Science – Recent Discoveries from the Scientific Examination of Works of Art”

Francesca Casadio, Ph.D.
AW Mellon Senior Conservation Scientist, The Art Institute of Chicago

Most people are familiar with the simple left brain- right brain theory, which associates more objective, analytical thinking to the left side of the brain, and more creative, intuitive and subjective thinking to the right side of the brain. In this talk, Francesca Casadio, Senior Conservation Scientist (and chemist) from the Art Institute of Chicago, will discuss how scientific analysis can deepen our understanding of an artist’s creative process, add important elements to determine provenance, chronology and authorship, as well as increase our appreciation of the aesthetic (right brain) and technical (left brain) aspects of a masterpiece.  In particular, Dr. Casadio will present an area of scientific pursuit that uses the technologies of today to investigate two fascinating examples of cutting-edge technologies of their times that revolutionized artistic practices: the discovery of white porcelain in Europe in the 18th century and the innovative use by Pablo Picasso of industrial enamel paint in his work.

About the Speaker
Francesca Casadio joined the Art Institute of Chicago in July 2003 to establish and direct a state of the art conservation science laboratory. As the Museum’s first A.W Mellon Senior Conservation Scientist she is in charge of planning and carrying out scientific research in support of the preservation and study of the Museum’s collection. Dr. Casadio has also established and co-directs a research and education collaborative program in conservation science with Northwestern University that brings to bear techniques and cutting-edge scientific expertise available at the University to problems of interest to the museum community. Francesca Casadio received her Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Chemistry from the University of Milan, Italy.

 

In 2006 Dr. Casadio was awarded the L’Oréal Art and Science of Color Silver Prize for distinguished contribution to the creative meeting of science and art through color with her collaborative research with Professor Richard P. Van Duyne of Northwestern University. Her work has been featured on air, online and in print on: reuters online media, US National Public radio, The Chicago Tribune, Crain’s Chicago Business, Italy’s  il Corriere della sera, il Sole 24 ore, Vogue Italia, radio rai, and other media.

 

Time & Location
Andrew J. McGowan Environmental Science and Chemistry Building, Room 108
1110 W Belden Avenue, Lincoln Park Campus
Reception immediately following in the McGowan Atrium

 

For faculty

Classes are welcome to attend the lecture and we encourage faculty to tell their students. We are happy to provide readings and links about the speaker and her work to inform classroom discussion. RSVPs for the event are encouraged but not necessary; if you are bringing your class, feel free to let Victoria Simek know, vsimek@depaul.edu

 

About the Lecture Series / How to RSVP

This lecture series is intended to promote the accomplishments of women and to foster community and scholarship among faculty, students and staff interested in the natural sciences, mathematics and computer science disciplines. For more information on this lecture series please email or call Victoria Simek at vsimek@depaul.edu or 773.325.4790. RSVPs for the event are encouraged but not necessary.

Happy 100th Birthday

The College of Commerce, now the Driehaus College of Business, the College of Law and the School of Music are all celebrating their Centennial this academic year, 2012-2013.  A special website to recognize these anniversaries has been created.  On its front page it reads:

For the past century, DePaul's colleges of business, law and music have shaped Chicago and changed the world. Their stellar faculty members have made lasting contributions to their fields, launched new areas of study, inspired generations of students and enriched the city through dedicated service and amazing performances. During our centennial celebrations in 2012-13, we'll commemorate our legacy of excellence, innovation and outreach.

Since so many of our DES members were instrumental during the ten decades of each school's existence we thought you might be interested in participating in some of the events and activities.  If so, just click on the Anniversary Celebrations webpage to learn about the festivities.

Happy 100th Birthday!

Oral History Interviews Posted

The Oral History Project has been re-energized.  Several Oral History interviews were completed over the summer and have now been posted on the DES Website.  These additional interviews include recollections and remembrances of Dick Meister, Phil Kemp, Nancy Rospenda and Jerry Goldman.  To hear these Oral Histories click here.

This brings us to a total of 16 Oral History interviews.

We would love to gather the memories of all our DES members.  If you would like to be interviewed, please contact either Phil Kemp at pkemp@depaul.edu or Alice Farrell at afarrell@depaul.edu

When you go to the DES website, which looks like the image below, just click on the play button to hear the individual interviews.

Listen to DES members sharing their recollections by clicking below.

To listen to the interviews, click here.

A Note from Fr. Richardson, CM